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How to get fromSan Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to San Rafaelby ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to San Rafael by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspurferry ferry Lssf
    40 min
    $13–15

  2. Drive 18.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to San Rafaelcar car 18.8 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform Bbus bus 101 / ...
    1h 6m
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to San Rafaeltaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    28 min
    $70–85

San Francisco Ferry Building (Station) to San Rafael by foot and ferry

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.6 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between San Francisco Ferry Building (Station), CA, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

Golden Gate Ferry operates a ferry from San Francisco-Gate C to Larkspur hourly. Tickets cost $14 and the journey takes 35 min. Golden Gate Transit also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Golden Gate Transit operates a bus from Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 56 min.

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